Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-31230

ShortPixel Adaptive Images <= 3.8.2 - Missing Authorization in activate_ai_handler and deactivate_ai_handler

The ShortPixel Adaptive Images plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the activate_ai_handler and deactivate_ai_handler functions in versions up to, and including, 3.8.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to activate or deactivate the AI handler functionality.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-31230 is a medium severity with CVSS 5.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization. It affects Versions up to 3.8.2 and is fixed in 3.8.3.

Published
Apr 02, 2024
Last Updated
Apr 06, 2024
Slug
shortpixel-adaptive-images
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 3.8.3, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-31230 is tracked for the Plugin ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization as medium severity with CVSS 5.3. The affected range is Versions up to 3.8.2. Update ShortPixel Adaptive Images – WebP, AVIF, CDN, Image Optimization to 3.8.3 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
3.8.3
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 3.8.2
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-31230
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
shortpixel-adaptive-images View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-31230
Patched Versions
3.8.3
Affected Versions
Versions up to 3.8.2
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